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Iowa E. coli:
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Has your child been sickened in the Iowa E. coli outbreak? Has your child developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)?
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Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. has a national reputation, and lawyers at the firm have been interviewed by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Lawyers USA and other publications. In recognition of their accomplishments, Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. attorneys Fred Pritzker, Elliot Olsen and Eric Hageman have been named "Super Lawyers" by Law & Politics magazine (2008 and previous years). To contact our law firm about an E. coli lawsuit, please call 1-888-377-8900 (toll-free), email our lawyers or submit our online E. coli case consultation form on this page.
Iowa E. coli: Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS)
Five confirmed cases of E. coli in Iowa may be associaed with unpasteurized apple cider. The five cases are in the following counties: Lee County, Iowa (3) and Des Moines County(2).
One child has developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Another child from Illinois has also been hospitalized in Iowa with HUS. According to the most recent report from the Iowa Department of Health, the Illinois case is not related to the Iowa cases. According to The Hawk Eye, the children are enduring daily dialysis:
For more than two weeks, both children have endured almost daily dialysis and surgeries, blood transfusions and ultrasounds, among other things.
On Tuesday, Kim Althide, Kaden's mother, said they have seen some improvements in her son's kidney output, but dialysis treatments are continuing nearly every day.
"We're making baby steps," Althide said.
Children who develop HUS are often in excruciating pain. Recovery is usually slow, and many children never fully recover. Because HUS can cause life-long illness and patients may need future surgeries and other medical care, compensation for HUS patients needs to include amounts for future medical expenses and future pain and suffering. Contact our attorneys for more information: 1-888-377-8900 (toll-free), email our lawyers or submit our online E. coli case review form.
Iowa E. coli: Unpasteurized Apple Cider
Iowa health officials have not discosed the source of the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak; however, the Iowa Department of Public Health issued a press release Tuesday encouraging Iowans to avoid consuming unpasteurized juices and ciders. And, according to the story in The Hawk Eye:
While state health officials have not disclosed the source of E. coli O157:H7 in the area, those closest to the cases believe they contracted it from the same place.
The parents of two children who have been battling the bacteria, 5-year-old Kaden Althide of Basco, Ill., and 7-year-old TiAhnna Bryant of Donnellson, said they believe their children encountered the disease from the same source during the weekend of Oct.4.
Pediatric nephrologist Patrick Brophy, the doctor for both children at the University of Iowa Children's Hospital, concurred with the parents.
"In Kaden's case, as well as a couple other kids, they were all at a similar venue, and it looks like they probably had apple cider that contained the E. coli," Brophy said.
In E. coli litigation cases involving a contaminated food product, strict liability usually applies. This means that E. coli victims only need to prove the following: 1) that the food was contaminated with E. coli and 2) that the contaminated food caused the E. coli infection and resulting HUS. It is not necessary to prove that anyone intentionally or negligently contaminated the food. Contact our law firm.
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Foodborne Outbreaks
- Nestle Lawsuit: Several people have been sickened in an E. coli outbreak associated with Nestle Toll House cookie dough.
- Toll House Cookie Dough Recall: Nestle has recalled refrigerated Toll House cookie dough.
- Toll House Lawsuit: Lawyer to fight for E. coli victim compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, emotional distress.
- Cruise Ship Salmonella Lawsuit: Several persons were sickened by a severe strain of Salmonella.
- Alfalfa Sprout Salmonella Lawsuit and Lawyer: A multistate outbreak of Salmonella has been linked to alfalfa sprouts.
- Alfalfa Sprout Listeria Lawsuit and Lawyer: A multistate outbreak of listeriosis has been linked to alfalfa sprouts.
- Union International Food White Pepper Suit: A multistate outbreak of Salmonella has been linked to white pepper.
- Cantaloupe Recall
- Kinikin Corner Dairy Campylobacter Lawsuit: Colorado Campylobacter outbreak associated with raw milk.
- Salmonella Pistachio Outbreak: A multistate outbreak has been linked to pistachios.
- Chipotle Lawsuit: Several people were sickened by Campylobacter.
- Western National Stock Show Denver E. coli: Attorney Fred Pritzker provides outbreak and compensation information.
- Salmonella Typhimurium Outbreak: King Nut Peanut Butter has been genetically linked to this outbreak.
- Iowa E. coli: Raw apple cider may be associated with an Iowa E. coli outbreak.
- University of Colorado at Boulder (CU) E. coli: At least 8 people have been sickened, 7 of them students.
- Michigan E. coli Lettuce: A Michigan E. coli outbreak has been associated with bagged iceberg lettuce distributed by Aunt Mid's Produce Company.
- Aunt Mid's Lawsuit: People in Michigan, Illinois, New York, Ohio and Oregon have been sickened in an E. coli outbreak.
- University of Michigan and MSU E. coli Lawsuit: 7 students at Michigan State University and 3 students at the University of Michigan have contracted E. coli infections.
- Hendricks Farm Campylobacter outbreak associated with Hendricks Farm & Dairy in Telford, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- Oklahoma E. coli: An Oklahoma E. coli outbreak may be linked to a Locust Grove restaurant.
- Nebraska Beef Lawsuit: Nebraska Beef, Ltd. has recalled millions of pounds of beef products and has been linked to 2 outbreaks.
- Massachusettes E. coli: A Massachusettes E. coli outbreak has been linked to Nebraska Beef products and Coleman Meat products.
- Whole Foods Market Lawsuit: The Whole Foods Market E. coli outbreak is part of the Massachusettes E. coli outbreak above.
- Virginia E. coli - Goshen Scout Reservation: Dozens of scouts were sickened in an E. coli outbreak linked to beef.
- Georgia E. coli - Barbecue Pit Lawsuit
- Ohio E. coli Outbreak: Ground beef may have sickened people in both Michigan and Ohio.
- Michigan E. coli Outbreak: Ground beef may have sickened people in both Michigan and Ohio.
- Multi-State Salmonella Saintpaul Outbreak: Tomatoes have sickened hundreds of people throughout the United States.
- Minnesota Preschool E. coli: Outbreak associated with Wonder World Preschool in Slayton, Minnesota.
- Washington E. coli Lettuce: Outbreak associated with commercial romaine lettuce.
- Texas Salmonella Saintpaul - Tomato: Outbreak most likely caused by Roma, red plum and/or red round tomatoes.
- New Mexico Salmonella Saintpaul Linked to Tomatoes: Outbreak most likely caused by Roma, red plum and/or red round tomatoes.
- Nebraska E. coli Outbreak Associated with Roast Beef
- Hepatitis A - La Mesa California Chipotle - Lawyer and Lawsuit: San Diego County hepatitis A outbreak
- Salmonella - Puffed Rice Recall and Puffed Wheat Recall: Malt-O-Meal cereal recall.
- Minnesota Salmonella - Milford Valley Farms Lawsuit: Frozen chicken product.
- Salmonella - Agropecuaria Montelibano Cantaloupe Recall: Cantaloupe from Honduras.
- Salmonella Litchfield Cantaloupe Lawsuit: Recall of Dole, Chiquita and other brands.
- Honolulu E. coli - Sekiya's Lawsuit and Lawyer: E. coli associated with Hawaii restaurant.
- Alabama E. coli - Church Supper: Outbreak associated with Eastern Shore Baptis Church.
- E. coli - Rochester Meat Company Recall and Lawsuit: Ground beef recall.
- E. coli - Jeno's and Totino's Pizza Recall and Lawsuit: Pepperoni on pizza.
- E. coli - Topps Recall and Lawsuit: Hamburger patty recall.
- E. coli - Cargill/Sam's Club Recall and Lawsuit: Ground beef patty recall.
- Listeria - Whittier Farms Recall and Lawsuit: Miscarriage and death linked to milk.
- Hawaii Salmonella - Tuna Recall and Lawsuit
- Salmonella - Safeway Ground Beef Recall and Lawsuit